This article publication quiz will follow a progression of practical steps to demonstrate how the foundation of organization project management maturity in the structure and execution of project management helps an organization translate its strategy into successful outcomes, consistently and predictably. It starts with a discussion of the problems that organizations are facing globally with project management performance.

Is your company flourishing and world-class? Watch two videos as Eli Goldratt, author of “The Goal” and the Theory of Constraints, discusses POOGI (the Process of Ongoing Improvement) and the importance of improving production flow while avoiding the dangers of overproduction. Finally, listen to Clem Sunter, world-renowned professional speaker and author, describe the seven attributes needed to be a world class business in today’s open and global economy. Once you have viewed these three videos, take a short 10 question quiz to review what you just learned.

Learn how Siemens used a prescriptive methodology along with PMI’s Standard for program management to implement successful program management initiatives that drive value and results. Recognize the distinct differences between project management and program management. Once you have read these two articles, take a short 10 question quiz to review what you just learned.

If you are:
• Transitioning to Professional Services;
• A vendor project manager;
• A business owner or executive in Professional Services;
• Or a corporate manager applying business principles to projects
Then this book is for you.Projects for Profit is a comprehensive analysis of the commercial project business, a neglected and poorly understood discipline. Designed for professional services managers and others responsible for adapting business practices to projects, the book lays out how-to-do-it advice, communication models, practical techniques, procedures, principles, policies, and over forty proven templates and checklists.